Category Archives: Politics

OK, Fine.

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Chris

Beefy challenged me to come out and say something about the world, which appears to be falling apart. I’m willing to say the following. What passes for political discourse these days is irredeemably simpleminded. We seem unable to hold two … Continue reading →

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Gotcha

Posted on October 4, 2008 by Chris

Consider “gotcha journalism.” Now, on one hand, we can imagine that journalists and political opponents are always keen to find something Pol A said in the past and then contrast it with what that pol does or says now. I … Continue reading →

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One Helluva Speech

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Chris
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Yikes

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Chris

This is amazing. The woman has absolutely no idea what she’s talking about. It would be like interviewing me about choreographing a ballet. We’ve got to entertain the people. We must do whatever it takes to put on a great … Continue reading →

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Bad Idea

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Chris

So on my way into paintball this morning, I heard an NPR report about Barack Obama’s return to the States. Apparently he had a big barbecue yesterday, and was serving up something they were calling “Change Burgers.” Now, I love … Continue reading →

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The Funniest Person I Know

Posted on June 29, 2008 by Chris

(With apologies to my UU brothers and sisters.) Me: Hey honey, did you see that General Assembly voted to approve [vague, well-intentioned social justice proposal that we think is goofy but someone reading this might sincerely care about, so I’m … Continue reading →

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Irony Explosion Imminent

Posted on June 28, 2008 by Chris

So the Federal Marriage Protection Amendment (you know, the one that protects marriage by not letting a bunch of people have it) is back, and it’s co-sponsored by Larry Craig (he of the wide men’s room stance) and David Vitters … Continue reading →

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Negative Returns

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Chris

I don’t think the key question regarding Hillary Clinton’s persistence in the Democratic nomination process is whether she’s hurting Obama’s chances against John McCain in the general election. I think the key question is what the hell she’s smoking. Imagine … Continue reading →

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Vicious Attack Ad

Posted on March 29, 2008 by Chris

By Reverend Dan.

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It’s a Threshold She’s Crossed, Alright…

Posted on March 7, 2008 by Chris

…but I’m not sure it’s the one she thinks it is. Apparently Hillary Clinton’s new strategy for resurrecting her mathematically-challenged nomination prospects is to give John McCain a new anti-Obama talking point every day. Which leaves me re-evaluating where I … Continue reading →

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